1
Is it still true that the European Union is ‘an economic giant but a political dwarf’?
2
Does the European Security and Defence Policy threaten the European Union’s advantages as a ‘civilian
power’?
3
An assessment of the manner in which European foreign policy has changed in response to the terrorist
attacks of 9/11.
4
Why has the European Union not been an effective promoter of international human rights?
5
An evaluation of the European Union’s role in developing international trade.
6
Why realism does not provide an adequate explanation of European Union foreign policy cooperation.
7
An analysis of the European Union’s most notable success stories in foreign policy.
8
Is the transatlantic relation beyond repair?
9
What are the weaknesses of the European Union’s external energy security policies?
10
Should Turkey join the European Union?
11
Assess the European Union’s development policies in Africa.
12
Critically assess EU efforts to stabilize the Balkans
13
‘The relationship between Russia and the European Union is now dominated by realist-style competition
rather than cooperation.’ Discuss
14
Critically examine the EU’s reaction to China’s rising power.